by Sabrina Puglisi | May 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Imagine that you are at your home or office when federal agents (e.g., FBI, DEA, ATF) serve you with a search warrant. They may go through your belongings and seize property such as your computer and physical files. The experience is stressful and potentially...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized |
There are different ways your case may be concluded. In addition to receiving a “not guilty” or “guilty” verdict, a judge may declare a mistrial—or the jury may not be able to deliver one. When that happens, the jury is said to be deadlocked, or you have a “hung...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized |
It isn’t a myth. If you have been charged with a crime, contact legal counsel immediately. Does this sound straightforward? Absolutely. However, being questioned by law enforcement can be overwhelming and even disorienting. For example, some people may continue...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Feb 20, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Some people may dismiss information about being charged with criminal activity because they believe they will never be in that position. But imagine that one of your closest friends explains to you that they have just committed a serious crime. Now that you know that...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Federal criminal forfeiture is a federal law that enables law enforcement agencies to seize assets that were either used in conjunction with illegal activity or were bought with money gained from illegal activity. According to the Department of Justice, the purpose of...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Dec 6, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Though we will highlight what a grand jury does, the purpose of this article is to explain what happens after a grand jury indictment. Many people have either heard of a grand jury or an indictment, but few understand what they are and why they exist. They may be...
